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Dales has joined the Iron for an undisclosed fee, on a two-year contract.

The transfer is subject to FA and EFL ratification.

"Dales is arguably one of the best players to wear the Sports shirt and we wish him all the success for the future," Mickleover tweeted from their club account.

Dales told iFollow Iron: “I think the club have been looking at me through the year. I got the phone call to come in and have a word, and it’s gone from there.

“I was at Mickleover last year and it’s a big step up. I can’t wait to get started.

“I was at Derby County from the age of nine until 19. Then I went to Mickleover and had been there for four years up to now. It’s really good there and I enjoyed it. It’s a good set of lads there, but this is where I want to be.

“Not everyone can go through the same route. Not everybody can go from being in an academy and play for the first team straight away. Some people drop out of it and into non-league, working their way back up.

"I’ve done that and can’t wait to get started in the EFL now. Last season was one of my better ones. I scored 23 goals in the end and it was a really good year for me.

“It’s been four years since I’ve had a proper (pre-season). It won’t be easy but I can’t wait for it.

“I’ve done everything I can do this summer in terms of preparation. Firstly, doing my Mickleover training, and then using the schedule sent to me a week ago by Adam Kerr (Head of Physical Performance).

"When I came here initially I felt really welcomed by the manager and all the staff, and I have a really good feeling about it.

Andy Dales in action for Mickleover Sports (Image: Eric Gregory)

“I want to be at a team who are up there and hopefully I can show the manager what I’ve been doing in the past few seasons in non-league.

"I just want to get into the squad to start with and it goes from there. I want to impress the manager, impress the crowd and play football.”

Scunthorpe reached the League One play-offs last season after finishing fifth in the table.

However, their promotion hopes were ended by Rotherham United at the semi-final stage.